Use of self-help groups by people living with HIV in Central America

• Main Authors: Mario Sanchez-Dominguez (Author), Rene Leyva-Flores (Author), César Infante-Xibille (Author), Jose Luis Texcalac-Sangrador (Author), Hector Lamadrid-Figueroa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Self-help groups (SHGs) for people living with HIV (PLHIV) are organizations created by the community to provide individuals with security, affection, improved self-esteem, and a sense of belonging. However, SHGs have also been used by the government to help implement HIV control policies. This stud...